Cycling clothing just not a good look

[redrhodie]

I really don't see the rage that others are seeing. I see this as a totally normal and civil thread.

[jessmarimba]

I really don't see the rage that others are seeing. I see this as a totally normal and civil thread.

Not rage. But everyone who considers themselves to be even slightly less-than-perfect in bike gear seemed to take offense to the original comment and the commentor, and it was quickly becoming a defensive thread about how no one should care how people look or judge others for what they choose to wear. Which is true. BUT, the original thread was just about the style of bike clothes, not about the people who wear them. And I don't think it's unusual for someone new to cycling to find bike clothing to be funny-looking. No need to judge Jen for thinking bike clothes look funny, no need to judge anyone for how they look in any clothes.

Just looking out for Jen, who is obviously newer to cycling, and I would like her to feel welcome here despite a post that was apparently taken in an unintended manner.

[trista]

Well, I'm not that new to cycling anymore and I STILL think the outfits are not a good look. Sure, functional, but I personally think that it is not flattering on any body type. My husband is a very fit, 6' 180 lb man who looks great in just about anything he wears but I think he looks ridiculous in spandex. And me? OMG my BUTT IS PADDED. How is that attractive!? I never wear cycling clothes anywhere but ON the bike, I think they look so silly. And this has nothing to do with body image, weight, or size.... the spandex with padded butt is just not a good look to me.

[OakLeaf]

Speaking for myself and no one else, it wasn't the OP that I found offensive.

But whatev'.

[Blueberry]

Speaking for myself and no one else, it wasn't the OP that I found offensive.

But whatev'.

I agree. And I truly apologize if anyone was offended by what I wrote or thought that I was being judgmental. I was just trying to offer my own perspective - which I freely admit is my issue. I ride, I will keep riding. And for the most part, I won't care what others think. Maybe the comments got me at a bad time - some of the ones that bugged me I *know* were not intended to be offensive.

[redrhodie]

If I was going to choose a sport based on the uniform, I'd choose baseball. Who doesn't look good in jammies? And so comfy.

[jessmarimba]

If I was going to choose a sport based on the uniform, I'd choose baseball. Who doesn't look good in jammies? And so comfy.

Hahaha Hmm...I'm going to have to think on what I'd prefer...

To be honest I always wanted to figure skate just so I could wear the costumes! It was the secret princess-fantasy that I always hid.